Guide To The Healthiest Vegan Vitamin B12 Sources

Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are popular mushrooms throughout the world, though they're originally native to East Asia. In addition to having a savory and rich taste, they're packed with nutritional content. About eighty-three percent of the world's shiitake mushrooms come from Japan. They can be purchased in dietary supplement form, dried, or fresh in the produce section of the supermarket. The mushrooms have a low calorie content and high fiber content. In addition to being a source of vitamin B12, the mushrooms are also strong sources of vitamins B5, B6, and D. Some of the minerals in the mushroom include copper, manganese, selenium, zinc, and folate. There's also a gram of protein in each serving, and the mushrooms share many amino acids with meat, so they're a good meat substitute for vegans. The nutritional content of each mushroom varies slightly based on the conditions in which the mushroom was grown, where it was stored, and how it was prepared in the dish.